17 Foods + Drinks to Calm your Anxiety and Stress Right Now [New Expanded List]

2. Fermented foods help with anxiety.

As cited in NevadaToday by UNR.edu, stress can disrupt the balance between good and bad bacteria. Bad bacteria can cause anxious behavior and fermented foods (which contain probiotics) have been shown bring balance back to your system and reduce anxiety and panic attacks. Pretty cool, huh!
FERMENTED FOOD OPTIONS:

• Kimchi – a korean treat made of spicy fermented cabbage. Have by itself as a snack or with rice.
• Kefir – a creamy treat. Comes with flavors and sometimes has added fruit. Similar to yogurt only thinner.
• Natto – Made of fermented soybeans. Be cautious though, the flavor isn’t for everyone.
• Kombucha – a fermented tea. You can find kombucha in the cold section of most supermarkets. You could also make your own!
• Tempeh – made with soybeans usually. It’s a “meat alternative”. You can use it in stir-fry’s, bake it, fry it, steam it, BBQ it. Some even crumble it and use it in soups or chili.
• Miso – used in Asian foods, one of the most popular uses is making a simple miso soup.
• Sauerkraut – made from cabbage. Popular in German food.
• Injera bread  – a staple in Ethiopian food. A flat bread served with Ethiopian dishes.
• Sourdough bread – bread widely used in the USA for sandwiches or garlic bread.
• Yogurt – plain, fruit flavored, Greek – any are fine.

3. Enjoy a square of dark chocolate for peace of mind.

Dark chocolate increases serotonin in the brain which helps ease stress & anxiety. It also contains flavonols which are antioxidants that help boost brain function.
WAYS TO EAT MORE DARK CHOCOLATE:

• Keep a bar in your desk at work. Grab a square when you’re feeling the stress. You deserve it.
• Keep a bar of dark chocolate at home. Eat 2-3 squares for dessert. Not only is it better for you than most desserts, but it will also help calm your mind.
• Powdered Dark Chocolate is also good to use in recipes for cakes or brownies.

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